I'm home-what a MESS!

Get ready to be incensed. They released me yesterday afternoon. Did they do any tests? NO. Did I get to see the dr. who discharged me? NO. Where do I go for answers now? I DON'T KNOW. The hospitalist came in yesterday morning and told me the gastro guy wants to run all the tests outpatient. OK, so I'm supposed to make an appt. with him to get that going. I get home, call his office and they can't schedule me because they don't have the paperwork from the hospital yet. They don't know the urgency and have the right code to open up the urgent appts. So they tell me they will call me today. So, I get up today, no call. I called them and they still don't have the papers from the hospital. I told the lady on the phone how urgent this is and so she put me on hold and found my file they started. The doc flagged it, but no instructions. So I have to wait until TOMORROW while she messages him again. Part 2-I called my PCP on call last night because I was really weak and shaky, like I was when I collapsed and fell. I told him I wanted to go to a different ER because of the poor treatment I got where I went. He suggested that I actually GO up to the bariatric clinic today and walk in there, so they can see my skeletal self, and see the urgency of my request, and try to get an appt. with one of the bariatric doctors there. He seems to think one of them can do a revision so I don't have to go to Las Vegas to get this done. So I have a call in to my PCP (not the on-call) to see if she agrees. I think I may have better results if she calls up there and advocates for me, rather than me just walking in. So I await that call. And I called the hospital yesterday to complain about my treatment there. I think i will have to follow up more on that. I got the assistant to the VP of patient affairs. I got a call back from the nursing supervisor on the floor where I was staying. She said she would look into what happened and I should have been treated better. The bad news is, since I checked in to the hospital day before yesterday, I've lost another 5 lbs. I'm down to 96 now. It's getting urgent. I don't think I will have time to run tests, but rather just get this revision done and hope that answers it. Oh, and I got an e-mail from my surgeon last night. It said in the subject line: Hi Kim, you need a revision. Body said: Hi, I think you need a revision. DrR. How the heck am I supposed to react to that? I don't even know if I trust this guy anymore. There is so much out of my hands. And I try to advocate for myself and do the best I can. I just hope I'm making the right decisions for my health. I know there are no guarantees, but I don't want to make a mistake that could cost me my life. Your continued prayers are appreciated. I'm so drained.

Oh, Kim...I am sorry. This whole situation has been such a sad ordeal. You must be scared to death. I hope they schedule your revision this week! It sounds urgent. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim, I don't know what you to say. Please update us daily and do what you have to do. I just can't believe this. CeCe

Kim, I think I agree with your on call PCP. Go directly to the nearest bariatric clinic and get their fast. Let them see you and see how desperate you are. I can't believe that the hospital would let you go in such a condition! You came in there at 101, malnourished, shaky and had fallen and they let you leave even weaker at 96 lbs! Unbefreakenleavable! Is it money they are worried about? You would think their first concern would be your health. I asked this before but does no doctor at that hospital do bariatrics? In this day and age I find that hard to believe that they couldn't get SOMEONE to consult on your case. Ok I am through ranting. Just please try to eat or drink as much protein as possible and stay hydrated. Try setting a timer and eat/drink every 15 minutes. If any little bit of it gets absorbed, at least it is some nourishment. I feel so bad that you are going through such a difficult time but I am praying for you to come out on top. Hugs, Valorie

Well I finally connected with my PCP today and she is contacting the bariatric clinic tomorrow morning. The plan is for me to go there. See what we can to do get me a consult. If no consult tomorrow I told her I would park myself in ER until they admitted me. She is appalled at how I was treated at the hospital, and that was never her intention. She said there is only so much she can do as a PCP and not a surgeon and admitted me to elevate the situation and get a plan for me.

Kim, I feel for you and I am continuing to pray for you! PULL out all the stops and DEMAND help for your situation!!!! I'd call EVERY reputable bariatric surgeon in your area - or elsewhere - I think your situation requires ACTION now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like your surgeon is failing you - I agree with you - not sure i'd trust him - personally he let it go too long - you DID trust him - and now you are where you are. Anyhow - i am getting off track! please keep us posted on how you are doing!!! hugs, Britt

Oh My Gosh Kim.... I am so sorry you are going through this. I did read your other post about being in the hospital but my internet kept failing everytime I went to reply to you. I have checked the site several times over the past day hoping for a better update. This is just ridiculous, your surgeon has obviously failed you...... The man should have insisted on a revision a while ago not this wishy washy stuff of "thinking you need one"... I agree with your pcp, hit the nearest bariatric clinic and insist on being seen or the nearest hospital with an adequate bariatric clinic affiliated with them. I am not convinced that an insurance carrier would not cover a revision considering if is life threatning at this point. Anyway it goes the H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS with the $$$, your life is more important........... Sending love and prayers your way. Take care sweetie. Hugs, Christy

OMG Kim!!! I can't believe what you are going through... It amazes me that they let you go without doing any testing or helping you to get stronger... What kind of place are they running there???? I hope something gets done for you and SOON!!! It sounds like you are getting very very sick now and need some intervention. I hope that someone will do something and get you the help that you need. I would definitely consider a different hospital though if I were you. They obviously don't know the first thing about proper medical care where you went. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers (as you always are)... Keep us posted as you can.... Take care of yourself sweetie... (((((((((((((((KIM))))))))))))))) Shawn M.

Kim, I'm so sorry you are going thru this. I will continue to say many prayers for you. Loretta